How to fix a leaking bathroom faucet handle (replacing a stem assembly for a faucet)

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How to repair a leaking faucet handle. This one is a Delta brand but if yours is a different make you can still follow this to get the job done, you'll just have to check for the proper part number. Quick fix by replacing the stem assembly. Link below for the replacement part as well as that seat and spring that also may need replacing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, so if you're thinking of buying one for yourself please use the link below and you'll help me out. Thanks!
RP25513 Faucet Stem Replacement For Delta faucet Repair Kit + RP4993 Seat and Spring, RP24096 + RP24097 1/4 Turn Stop
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@susanwalker8539 Год назад

This is the best step-by-step explanation. I liked that it shows both the new and the old parts. Mine just didn't look right (other than being old and leaking) until I actually stopped and examined the parts. Also, the name and number of the parts package you bought was so helpful. Thank you so much for your effort in putting this together for those of us like me who gets scared at the prospect of this kind of job. It also helped steer me in the right direction in buying handles too.

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Thank you so much for watching and sharing! We make these videos specifically to help and encourage people to take on tasks and hopefully save them time and money. Your comment means so much!

@garyphillips6528 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video. I just now fixed my leaking tap thanks to you. Much appreciated.

@BusyBeeLiving 6 месяцев назад

That's awesome, so glad it was helpful!

@lorraincassesso1611 3 года назад

Thank you im sure i can do that a friend told me i probably needed a whole new faucet after watching this I really don’t think I need a new one it’s doing exactly what the one in this video is doing it’s leaking from the base wish me luck

@markhenry9447 Год назад

Thank you so much, I totally got stuck with the corrosion in the handle and your video helped me figure out that I just needed to keep pulling and prying until the handle came loose.

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Glad we could help!

@redlitemeatandpizza 8 месяцев назад

Oh yea they get stuck for sure, mine was very stubborn!

@RurouniKenshinShinta 2 года назад

Simple and straight to the point explanation.

@BusyBeeLiving 2 года назад

Thank you!

@user-zd3ns6wx7y Год назад

This was so helpful. Mine came right out and went back in with no corrosion or leaks!

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Awesome! Sounds like your one of the few lucky ones!

@PH-md8xp 11 месяцев назад

Excellent video. In my case getting the set screw out was NOT easy. It got badly stripped by various Alan keys. After a day of trying different methods to no avail, and as a last effort before drilling the screw out, I decided to try gently hammering a Torx bit into the set screw, that with plenty of force got the darn set screw to move. Felt like the end of a marathon :). Now, heading to Homedepot to get a new cartridge, set screw, and washer. Thanks for posting this video.

@BusyBeeLiving 11 месяцев назад

Plumbing jobs always like to throw us curve balls. Glad to hear you were able to overcome your issue and get the job done. Thanks for sharing!

@redlitemeatandpizza 8 месяцев назад

Mine got stripped as well and I used a #6 extraction bit, and it came out with ease!

@anthonycarew2532 3 года назад

Thanks for posting, made the job super simple.

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

Good to hear you got one crossed off the “to do list” thanks for watching

@ricknys5837 2 года назад

The sped up noises are really satisfying.

@BusyBeeLiving 2 года назад

Lol, can you image if these videos didn’t have the speed up option… these plumbing videos could be hours long! 😂

@tomg4592 3 года назад

This was perfect. Thank you.

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

Glad we could help

@punasurf4697 3 года назад

Thanks so much. Wasn't sure how to take the handle off.

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

So glad it could help!

@jkp7096 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. I'm going to try this later today.

@BusyBeeLiving 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and hopefully it helped you get your project done!

@planetstevenatortv804 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much I have to do this for the first time and this was explained well!

@BusyBeeLiving 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@alant6480 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

Glad we could help

@kthomas3280 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video!! Greatly appreciated

@BusyBeeLiving 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@GentiluomoStraniero Месяц назад

Thank you!!!

@BusyBeeLiving Месяц назад

Thank you for watching!

@maine6428 9 месяцев назад

Worked out perfect for me, I have that exact faucet

@BusyBeeLiving 9 месяцев назад

Glad we could help!

@lotusshi4442 Месяц назад

Thank you very much, this is very helpful video

@BusyBeeLiving Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ednovak435 Год назад

Great video. Thank You so much !!

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

So glad we could help, thanks for watching!

@justinevans7501 4 месяца назад

Perfect vid. Thanks so much

@BusyBeeLiving 2 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@user-iz9nd1iy7o Год назад

Thank you so much!

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Glad we could help!

@jeffstange9183 Год назад

it was for my kitchen sink but worked same way, thank ypu

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Glad it helped!

@falbamonte 2 месяца назад

Well done! Thx

@BusyBeeLiving 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful!

@3danmensional0000 11 месяцев назад

Thank you dad

@BusyBeeLiving 9 месяцев назад

👍

@JeanYvesP 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!!

@BusyBeeLiving 9 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@Jackie-lg4tt 12 дней назад

Are the cartridges universal if you can’t find the exact brand ??

@klairepatterson8873 3 года назад

I have really, really hard water and this fix needed to take place for the last couple of years but hubby had cancer and I didn't think to check youtube. I thought that I would have to go under sink, etc and didn't realize, with tutorials, how easy it would be. Back to hard water... is there any lubricant or unlock-type spray that I can place where 3/32 allen wrench goes??? I don't want to strip that bugger when I put the little hex wrench.

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

You could try some pb blaster but I would test a spot first to make sure it doesn’t tarnish the handle finish

@82Jaredr 2 года назад

When I removed the valve and the spring/gasket, I have water ever so slowly coming up out of the spring hole. Would that mean I need to replace the shut off valve below the sink?

@BusyBeeLiving 2 года назад

Possibly not sure though

@stevealaska73 3 месяца назад

Hey great job your friggin hand was in the way.

@hondapilot 2 года назад

Can you comment on how to best align the cartridge to make sure it makes a 1/4 turn on both the hot and cold water. How to place that extra plastic piece in the cartridge

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

The cartridge has little tags that will help you align it to the base so that the handle will sit correctly. Then on mine the extra plastic piece that stops the handle from completely rotating sides into the front (it is a perfect fit so it should slide into the proper place) Hopefully, this helps!

@jaym48 6 месяцев назад

So this link is for the Delta LEFT (HOT) side, correct? I happen to have the exact leak, on the exact Delta product, on the left (hot) side so I want to make sure before I order it.

@BusyBeeLiving 2 месяца назад

I’m trying to remember back to when I did this, but I believe they are the same that’s why the small plastic pieces and be switched so the handle operates properly.

@ajs8779 7 месяцев назад

What does it mean when you turn the water source back on, and water comes out of the faucet regardless the position of the handle? Asking for a friend.

@user-zd3ns6wx7y Год назад

Simple enough except for the corrosion

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Very true, anytime I do plumbing I account for an extra 2 hrs because of that.

@funstuffonthenet5573 Год назад

RP25513-3 isn't universal I assume. One would need to take it apart first to identify what kind of replacement part to buy? Or can you just buy a few from the hardware store. Take it apart, and return whatever parts were not a match?

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

This should fit deltas with this handle configuration, but I do find it easier to buy extra and return what I don't need, that way I'm not running to the store mid project. Especially when I do a plumbing fix.

@shellyschossow9852 Год назад

how do we know what kind of faucet we have and what piece to get? I've had a leak for a while.. now got it apart but no idea on brand or anything

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

On the bottom of the faucet neck it should show the brand. Then you can search for the proper cartridge for that brand.

@meowington419 2 года назад

Thanks for this step by step video. Very helpful. Does this same replacement item work with any delta model? (My handle/faucet has a different design but I'm wondering if the parts are interchangeable/the same?)

@BusyBeeLiving 2 года назад

They should be universal for the delta bathroom faucets, but I did hear that some of the older models actually had a specific left and right cartridge that was slightly different. You should be good but I would recommend calling delta to double check. The number is 1.800.345.3358

@meowington419 2 года назад

@@BusyBeeLiving thanks so much!! Appreciate it

@prankpaddy 3 года назад

I finally found this after 2 days search. I have the same model and i lost the little screw in the drain. Can you please let me know what is the part number of that little screw?

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

These should fit but double check the size to make sure. RP25620 Link- amzn.to/3Cf6fr2

@Marzimus 2 года назад

..my first search result. 😅

@kotk05 Год назад

It's been a year, but any new readers, you can retrieve it out of the PTrap under the sink

@boknows1355 11 месяцев назад

how do you know if the gasket or spring need replacing?

@BusyBeeLiving 8 месяцев назад

The rubber gasket will be corroded and or cracked.

@gregsalter9350 17 дней назад

I did all those steps. However my sink is now not turning off completely and it dripping …

@rcarioca 2 года назад

The screws are really stuck and 3/32 just doesn't turn it. What is a surefire way to loosen the screw ? Thanks

@BusyBeeLiving 2 года назад

You can use something like PB Blaster or WD40 to help loosen it. Just test a small area to make sure that it doesn't ruin the finish of the handle, but in my experience, I have not had that issue.

@rcarioca 2 года назад

@@BusyBeeLiving thanks. A better quality key did make a difference to release the screw

@valeries7885 4 месяца назад

Plumber said I need a new faucet because you cannot see the name of the faucet to get parts for the faucet drip. That seems like excess for a leaking faucet...It has similar spacing as in your video.

@BusyBeeLiving 2 месяца назад

You could open up the handle and see if you can make out a part number on the cartridge. Sometimes they put it on the brass.

@johnthiel7422 Месяц назад

Put never seize on the screws when reinstalling..... you'll thank me later.

@BusyBeeLiving Месяц назад

Nice tip!

@TeamTaur Год назад

800! Likes

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

That’s awesome! Thank you!

@susangebeloff6020 Год назад

It looks like you didn’t see the handle all the way.

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Probably the camera angle

@moweryb2067 Год назад

Why not just replace the o rings?

@BusyBeeLiving Год назад

Yes, sometimes replacing the seals or o rings will fix it. I usually just replace the cartridge and call it a day.

@jackie6571 2 года назад

Hey, just a hint! Your hand was/is blocking the view of what you're doing!!!!

@BusyBeeLiving 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing, bathrooms can be tight for filming but hopefully you were able to get a good enough idea to complete your repair! Thanks for watching

@funstuffonthenet5573 Год назад

The screw is stripped. FML.

@EdgeOfGamingOfficial Год назад

*A bit challenging to clean.*

@lorraincassesso1611 3 года назад

Cant do it theres no was to take the faucet from the top 😢

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

There should be a small nut that takes and allen wrench to remove that handle cover

@lorraincassesso1611 3 года назад

@@BusyBeeLiving imajine my faucet does not have one i wish i could show you a picture i looked all over the handles everywhere do you think it needs to be loosened from under the sink where the shut off values are under the cabinet

@BusyBeeLiving 3 года назад

@@lorraincassesso1611 you can dm some pictures either through email or on my Instagram and I’ll take a look at it, but it should have some access on the top.

@klairepatterson8873 3 года назад

@@lorraincassesso1611 Might it be one of those handles with the snap on flat covers over the top of handle?? when you pop that off, it uncovers a phillips screw that allows you to take off the handle